Behobia San Sebastian 2026
«Hoy pinchazo equipo», declaró Aratz Lakuntza regarding his race.
The San Sebastian athlete admitted he was unsatisfied with his performance at the Behobia – San Sebastián 2026, diariovasco.com reported.
Lakuntza Recovers Athletic Form After Reality TV Appearances
Lakuntza is well-known for his television appearances on reality programs such as Supervivientes on Telecine and El Conquistador del Fin del Mundo on EITB. The two-time world obstacle course racing champion returned from Honduras last June after spending 95 days in Cayos Cochinos.
Food restrictions and harsh living conditions during the Mediaset production took a heavy toll on his physical condition, as he has frequently noted on social media. Through rigorous training and determination, the athlete has steadily worked to regain his athletic form.
Lakuntza Completes the Course with Specific Times
Despite his strict personal standards, the local runner completed the 20.196-kilometer course in 1:13:28. That time translates to a pace of 3:40 per kilometer, placing him 216th in the overall race standings and 161st in his category, according to diariovasco.com. In the 2025 edition of the race, Lakuntza posted a faster time of 1:10:21 to break into the top 100, finishing 95th overall and 78th in his division.
Enjoying the Course
Rankings and clocks aside, Lakuntza enjoyed the event out on the road. As he pointed out to followers on his official profiles ahead of the race, participants should remember to soak in the atmosphere. «La Behobia es mucho más que 20 kilómetros», he advised, emphasizing that the classic Basque race extends well beyond the final finish line.
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